1. Looking Sharp in CAP Uniforms Susan P. Parker Deputy Director, Membership Services 2005 Summer National Board

2. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 2 CAP Uniforms  CAPM 39-1 covers uniform wear policy  New regulation published 23 March 2005  Working Change 1 now  Air Force retains control over the grade insignia and any devices on the AF-style uniforms

3. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 3 CAP Uniforms  How Changes come about  Member submits thru chain of command  Staffed at National Headquarters (Development Committee)  NB considers once a year  Changes to CAP distinguishing differences go thru AF chain to AU & AETC

4. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 4 Uniforms  Weight, Weight, Weight!  CAP weight standards are AF standards plus 10%  10% is 10%  There is no body fat equivalent for CAP  Members who do not meet standards must not wear AF style uniforms  Cadets over 18 must meet weight standards  Hair and Grooming  No waivers for beards  Jewelry  Extremely critical to relationship with Air Force Most Common Infractions

5. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 5 Service Uniforms  Fit is especially important  Service Coat  Fit easily over chest and shoulders  Bottom edge extends 3 to 3 ½ inches below top of thigh  Should not pull or bunch in back above waist  Sleeves end ¼ inch from heel of thumb  Collar shows at least ¼ to ½ inch above coat collar and center back

6. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 6 Uniform Fit  Trousers/Slacks  Worn at natural waist - no bunching at waist or sagging in seat  Horizontal wrinkles at waist, tightness in crotch and bulging in side pockets indicate too small  Rest on front of shoe or boot with slight break in crease  Back edge approximately 7/8 inch longer than front

7. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 7 Uniform Fit  Skirts  Hang naturally over hips  Horizontal wrinkles at waist or bulging in side pockets indicate too small  No shorter than top of kneecap nor longer than bottom of kneecap

8. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 8 Accouterments  Proper placement is key  U.S. and C.A.P. Cutouts  Grade insignia  No metal grade for senior members

9. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 9 Placement  Wing/region patch  ½ inch from shoulder seam  Centered on epaulet  To crease or not to crease  Nametag  Shirts  Females even with to 1 ½ higher or lower than first button  Service coat  Cadets - blue  Seniors - silver

10. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 10 Placement  Aviation Badges  ½ inch above ribbons  Specialty Insignia  ½ inch above ribbons, below aviation badge  Specialty Badges  Men – Pocket  Women  Service Coat  Blouse  Command Badge  Sitting Unit and Group commanders  ½ above nametag

11. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 11 Ribbons  Mandatory on Service Coat  Military and CAP  Seniors – all badges/ribbons must not exceed notch of collar  Optional on blue AF-shirt  Military and CAP  Excellent tool for order of precedence http://www.dafab.us/CAPCode/CAPRibbons.htm  Link on Member Services and Cadet Programs web page

12. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 12 Battle Dress Uniform  Only woodland green authorized  Grade now worn on both sides of collar – effective 30 Sep 05 1 Apr 06 1 Apr 06  Must meet weight and grooming standards  1/8 inch of blue shows around embroidered devices  Headgear  Boonie hats not authorized!

13. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 13 Mess Dress Uniform  Authorized for Senior Member Officers and NCOs  Must meet weight and grooming standards  Shoulder boards  CAP Seal  Enamel or bullion  Buttons  Miniature medals  Badges

14. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 14 CAP Distinctive Uniforms  Blazer uniform or aviator shirt equivalent to AF-style blue uniform  Blazer uniform with regimental tie/floppy bow  Blue CAP tie/bow still authorized but regimental preferred  Grade on black nametag  CAP crest  Gray slacks  Commercial dress slacks, not casual slacks/skirts  Semi-formal blazer combination  Remove nametag  One miniature medal  Bow tie

15. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 15 Aviator Shirt  Aviator shirt – Senior Members only  Worn with gray epaulets  Black nametag option phased out Feb 01  CAP aviation badge, one additional CAP badge  No military badges  CAP ribbons optional  No military ribbons  Long sleeves = tie/floppy bow (blue AF or blue CAP)

16. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 16 CAP Field Uniform  Worn same as AF BDUs  CAP tape and nametape  No military badges/patches  Trousers may be bloused  Headgear not required  Blue flight jacket authorized  If worn same devices as shirt  Blue BDU hat  Civilian outergarments

17. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 17 CAP Utility Uniform  One-piece, flightsuit style  Replaces CAP jumpsuit  Phase out 31 Dec 03  Worn as CAP or AF- style flightsuit  No military patches  No headgear required  Any civilian outergarment  Not nomex!

18. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 18 CAP Summer Uniform/ Golf Shirt  Three shirts currently authorized  All are dark blue  White golf shirt phased out 1 Jan 02  Ultramarine blue golf shirt phased out 1 Jan 03  Two have embroidered seal  One has name and aviation badge  One has white screen printed seal

19. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 19 Flight suits  AF-style flight suit  Must meet weight and grooming standards  White, black or brown t-shirts  Leather namepatch  Optional Right shoulder patches  Flight cap or CAP baseball cap  CAP flight suit  White t-shirt  Leather namepatch  Optional right shoulder patches  No military badges  Flight cap or CAP baseball cap

20. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 20 New Items  Three-level EMT Badge EMT- Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic  Working  Gortex Parka  Overblouse for Aviator Shirt  Jacket for CAP Distinctive Uniforms

21. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 21 Uniform Phase Out Dates  Aviator shirt w/blazer nametag – Feb 01  White golf shirt – 1 Jan 02  Ultramarine blue golf shirt – 1 Jan 03  BDUs and Flight suits without grade insignia – 1 Jan 2003  Jumpsuit –31 Dec 03  CAP seal patch on flightsuits and utility uniform – 31 March 2004  CAP cutout on BDUs - 30 September 05 1 April 2006

22. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 22 Any Questions ?